GBM Condemns Fraudulent Logo Use
Guavaberry Media House has condemned the unauthorized use of its corporate logo on images circulating across social media and messaging platforms. The local media outlet advised the public to verify content via official channels and warned against the misrepresentation of its brand.
Guavaberry Media House (GBM), a Virgin Islands news organisation, has issued a strong statement raising serious concerns over the unauthorised and fraudulent use of its corporate logo on material circulating across WhatsApp and other social media platforms. According to the media house, an image bearing its logo has been widely shared, despite the content never being produced, authorised, endorsed, or published by GBM.
The organisation clarified that the presence of its logo does not mean the circulating information originated from or was verified by its news team. Addressing the sensitive nature of the circulating post, GBM reaffirmed its unequivocal condemnation of child abuse in all forms, stating that the protection and safety of children must always be treated with utmost seriousness.
However, the media outlet stressed that the gravity of such issues does not give individuals the right to falsely associate a news brand with unverified, third-party content. GBM noted that the unauthorised use of its identity is intentionally misleading, undermines the organisation's credibility, and threatens the public's trust in legitimate journalism throughout the British Virgin Islands.
The rapid spread of manipulated images on private messaging networks presents a persistent challenge to local information integrity. Members of the public are advised to exercise vigilance and caution before sharing or acting on digital materials that carry media branding. GBM reminded residents that authentic content should always be cross-checked and verified directly through its official media platforms and website.
The organisation issued a firm warning against reproducing, altering, or attaching its logo to outside material without explicit permission, stating that it will not tolerate the fraudulent exploitation of its reputation.
Primary source: Guavaberry